This is the first DIGITAL (filmless) camera. 1975!Wonder why it took so long to be on the consumer market? Read this.

A list of links about the origins of the digital camera, as well as other connections between photography and technology.SELFIESBecause we can’t talk about current photography without talking about the scourge of the Selfie (yuck) here is a site, SelfieCITY that Investigates Selfies in five cities across the world. Explore the site, especially the essays.

INSTAGRAM and GEOTAGGINGThis is Now! : This site showcases the latest image uploaded to Instagram based on geo-tag locations.

If you’re on Instagram, and want more followers, leave your instagram name in the comments. I’m Mrs.JonathanHart. Yes, Hart to Hart. The TV show.

MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
If you’re interested in more information about the History of Photography, check out this and this.

THE ORIGINS OF PHOTOGRAPHY–the CAMERA OBSCURA

In the above posts, you’ll find a brief history of the camera obscura, how many painters such as Vermeer used a camera obscura to aid in his painting, as well as contemporary artists who use the camera obscura.

If you’re interested in the connection between Vermeer and the camera obscura, this is a compelling documentary: